# Varta A40 · Truck battery 12V 140Ah 800A

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> Varta A40 (ETN 640500080): 140 Ah truck battery, 800 A (EN), 513×189×223 mm, EFB. Equivalent to Exide EE1403 and Tudor TE1403. Ask for a no-obligation quote.

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- **Canonical URL**: https://bateriasonline.es/en/varta-a40
- **Language**: en
- **Brand**: Varta
- **Reference**: BOL-VARTA-A40
- **EAN**: 4016987167854
- **MPN**: A40
- **Last updated**: 2026-10-27

## Technical specifications

| Feature | Value |
|---|---|
| Brand | Varta |
| Range | VARTA ProMotive EFB |
| Application | Trucks and commercial vehicles |
| Technology | EFB |
| Voltage | 12 V |
| Capacity | 140 Ah |
| Cold cranking amps (EN) | 800 A |
| Length | 513 mm |
| Width | 189 mm |
| Height | 223 mm |
| Weight | 37.09 kg |
| Terminal layout | 3 |
| ETN code | 640500080 |

## Quick description

Varta A40 (ETN 640 500 080, also written A 40 or 640500080): truck battery (EFB) with 12 V, 140 Ah and 800 A cold cranking current, measuring 513 × 189 × 223 mm.

## Description

## Who the Varta A40 is for

The Varta A40 is a starter battery for trucks, tractors and machinery: high capacity, robust terminals and a build that withstands vibration and the starts of large engines. The A40 is fitted alone or in pairs, in series, for the 24 V system of many trucks.
Varta lists the A40 in its Promotive EFB line. [More Varta batteries](https://bateriasonline.es/en/varta-batteries)

## Equivalents and alternatives to the Varta A40

Alternatives to the A40 with its dimensions and polarity, in EFB or AGM only: a conventional battery cannot cope with the Start-Stop cycles an EFB is built for.

| Model | Technology | Capacity | Cold cranking (EN) | Dimensions (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exide EE1403 | EFB | 140 Ah | 800 A | 513 × 189 × 223 |
| Tudor TE1403 | EFB | 140 Ah | 800 A | 513 × 189 × 223 |
| Fulmen FE1403 | EFB | 140 Ah | 800 A | 513 × 189 × 223 |
| Deta DE1403 | EFB | 140 Ah | 800 A | 513 × 189 × 223 |

## Varta A40 vs A2: which one to choose?

What sets the A40 apart from its neighbours in the Varta range:

| Model | Capacity | Cold cranking (EN) | Dimensions (mm) | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Varta A40 (this one) | 140 Ah | 800 A | 513 × 189 × 223 | 37.09 kg |
| Varta A2 | 170 Ah | 1,000 A | 513 × 223 × 223 | 47.49 kg |

- Varta A2: 30 Ah more, 200 A more cranking power, a different case (513 × 223 × 223 mm), AGM technology.

## What it means that the A40 is EFB

The A40 is an EFB: flooded lead-acid with reinforced plates and separators for Start-Stop. It can be replaced by an AGM, but an AGM must never be replaced by an EFB.

## What to look at before buying the A40

- Measure the space: the A40 takes up 513 × 189 × 223 mm.
- Your current battery should say about 140 Ah; a little more is also fine.
- Check the EN amps on your battery: if it says 800 A or less, the A40 covers your engine.

## Varta A40 codes and part numbers

The A40 is listed under these codes on labels, in garages and in catalogues:

| Commercial reference | A40 (A 40) |
|---|---|
| ETN code | 640500080 (also 640 500 080) |
| EAN | 4016987167854 |
| Case size according to Varta | A |
| UK code | 627EFB |
| Base hold-down | B00 |
| Also known as | Varta A 40 · Varta 640500080 · Varta 640 500 080 |
| Not to be confused with | Varta C40 (240 Ah, 1,200 A), Varta A10 (40 Ah, 420 A, positive terminal on the right) |

## Frequently asked questions about the Varta A40

### Varta A40 or A2?

Compared with the A40, the Varta A2 has 30 Ah more, 200 A more cranking power and AGM technology. If your current battery says 1,000 A or more, choose the A2; if it says 800 A or less, the A40 is enough. Mind the space: the A2 measures 513 × 223 × 223 mm.

### What does the code 640 500 080 on the Varta A40 mean?

It is its ETN (European Type Number), also written 640500080. The first three digits (640) encode voltage and capacity: 12 V and 140 Ah (5xx = under 100 Ah, 6xx = 100 to 199 Ah, 7xx = 200 Ah or more). The middle group (500) identifies the specific model within that capacity, and the last three digits (080) multiplied by 10 give the cold cranking current: 800 A.

### How much does the Varta A40 weigh?

The A40 weighs 37.09 kg. For reference, the Varta A2 (170 Ah) weighs 47.49 kg.

### Which battery is equivalent to the Varta A40?

In EFB or AGM, with its dimensions and polarity: Exide EE1403, Tudor TE1403 and Fulmen FE1403. A conventional battery does not replace the A40.

### Which charger does the Varta A40 need?

An automatic charger with a lead-acid or EFB mode. Modern chargers recognise it like a conventional battery; avoid old ones without voltage control.

## More batteries to compare with the A40

- [Other truck, commercial and agricultural vehicle batteries](https://bateriasonline.es/en/truck-agricultural-batteries)
- [More Varta models](https://bateriasonline.es/en/varta-batteries)
- [Exide EE1403](https://bateriasonline.es/en/exide-ee1403) · 140 Ah, 800 A, 513×189×223 mm
- [Tudor TE1403](https://bateriasonline.es/en/tudor-te1403) · 140 Ah, 800 A, 513×189×223 mm

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